Physics Unit 11 Review: Sound Waves

Front

Which of these waves would have a higher pitch? Low Frequency, High Frequency, Frequency does not determine pitch

Back

High Frequency

Front

What happens when you increase the amplitude of a sound?

Back

It makes the sound louder

Front

Can sound travel through a vacuum (space)?

Back

False

Front

What type of wave must have a medium to vibrate? Options: Mechanical, Electromagnetic, Infrared, Radio

Back

Mechanical

Front

Which of the following is a mechanical wave? X-Ray, Gamma Ray, Sound, Light

Back

Sound

Front

Frequency is measured in: decibels, Hertz, meters, seconds

Back

Hertz

Front

Higher amplitude of a sound wave equals higher intensity. More intensity means

Back

louder sound and more energy released

Front

Sound waves cannot travel through which of these? paper, milk, outer space, hydrogen

Back

outer space

Front

Loudness of waves is measured in ____________.

Back

Decibels

Front

A sound wave travels through water at a speed of 1500m/s for 3.5 seconds. What distance does it travel?

Back

4 500m